Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) reacts after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) sheds a tear after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson cheerleader waves a champion flag after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) and running back Darien Rencher (21) join teammates in the alma mater after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson Rally Cats take selfies of themselves on the field after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Former state Governor Nikki Haley and President Jim Clements pose for a photograph after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson cheerleader Blair Spector celebrates the Tigers College Football National Championship win over Alabama with linebacker James Skalski at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leaves the field with his wife Kathleen after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in the College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is named offensive MVP by nterviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy while being interviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson linebacker Judah Davis (36) takes a selfie with his family after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 to win the College Football National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates in front of the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. Also pictured is cornerback Trayvon Mullen. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leaves the field with his wife Kathleen after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in the College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy while being interviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney points skyward after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 to win the College Football National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

A Clemson cheerleader waves a National Championship flag after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson tight end Tyler Brown (86) and linebacker Josh Jackson (45) celebrate after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

A Clemson cheerleader waves a National Championship flag after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

A Clemson Rally Cat takes a photo of herself in the midst of celebration after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney looks up in the closing seconds of a game which the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) holds up the trophy after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 at the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

OFFENSE: Trevor Lawrence

Clemson’s freshman quarterback belied his age again in the National Championship Game against Alabama, joining former Tigers great Deshaun Watson as the only players in College Football Playoff history to pass for 300 yards or more and three touchdowns in the title game.

Lawrence capped his season with one of his top performances, completing 20 of 32 passes for 347 yards with three touchdowns in the convincing 44-16 victory against previously undefeated and top-ranked Alabama.

He passed for 240 yards on third-down plays alone.

“This has been a team that I’ll never forget, for one, and it’s just been amazing, the focus and how driven this team is has been unbelievable,” Lawrence said. “These seniors, taking me in, and they just kind of dragged me along until I got my feet under me.”

Despite not starting until the fifth game, Lawrence finished the season with 30 touchdown passes against only four interceptions. He completed 65.2 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards.

DEFENSE: Trayvon Mullen

Mullen, a junior cornerback, had the best game of his career against Alabama, making a career-high eight tackles, including a tackle for loss on an 11-yard sack of Tua Togovailoa. He also had a key third-down stop and a 46-yard interception return that set up a touchdown.

Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1) returns an interception against Alabama during the 2nd quarter of the College Football National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019.(Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)

It was the first interception of the year for Mullen, but the fourth of his career.

“We all have a sense of love for each other. We care about each other,” Mullen said. “We always preach that. We love our fans and culture and everything about the program.”

Mullen, who is considering his NFL draft options, finished with 36 tackles this season with four tackles for loss and two sacks.

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